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Hi all. Surgery is November 20th and I'm curious about hunger. I know it won't take a lot to quell the hunger, but how often does it occur & how intense?

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for most of us it goes away completely for several months after surgery. Mine came back at five months. For some, it's more like a year. So lose as much weight as you can during that period since it'll NEVER be easier to lose weight! Once your hunger comes back, it's a lot more challenging. I don't think mine is as intense as it was pre-surgery, but it's definitely a challenge (of course not eating when I'm not hungry is still a challenge post-op, too...I often ate when I wasn't hungry - and I still do sometimes..).

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for most of us it goes away completely for several months after surgery. Mine came back at five months. For some, it's more like a year. So lose as much weight as you can during that period since it'll NEVER be easier to lose weight! Once your hunger comes back, it's a lot more challenging. I don't think mine is as intense as it was pre-surgery, but it's definitely a challenge (of course not eating when I'm not hungry is still a challenge post-op, too...I often ate when I wasn't hungry - and I still do sometimes..).

Thanks@catwoman7. Another reason to really change habits while it's easier too. Meal planning is going to be crucial for me.

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Thanks[mention=257598]catwoman7[/mention]. Another reason to really change habits while it's easier too. Meal planning is going to be crucial for me.

I’m 10 weeks out and I definitely feel hungry often now. It does change based on how hydrated I am and how bored or stressed I am. I do feel full easily after eating though which is nice, but not at all like you imagine. On days I exercise , I feel less hunger. The key for me is benefiber in my drinks and staying hydrated. But the good thing is; the hunger isn’t at all like it was before surgery , and if I’m busy, I can go all day without food, although that’s not good because you feel starved after.. I munch often or drink Water to prevent major hunger..


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I’m 10 weeks out and I definitely feel hungry often now. It does change based on how hydrated I am and how bored or stressed I am. I do feel full easily after eating though which is nice, but not at all like you imagine. On days I exercise , I feel less hunger. The key for me is benefiber in my drinks and staying hydrated. But the good thing is; the hunger isn’t at all like it was before surgery , and if I’m busy, I can go all day without food, although that’s not good because you feel starved after.. I munch often or drink Water to prevent major hunger..



This all sounds familiar from having gone through a binge eating disorder program and normalizing food. Hunger and fullness cues change. The thing I appreciate right now is that if I'm hungry, a Protein Shake takes care of it. Without surgery I'd be back to my old ways. And also, going all day without eating tends to make a person make The wrong choices, especially if meals are not planned .

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for most of us it goes away completely for several months after surgery. Mine came back at five months. For some, it's more like a year. So lose as much weight as you can during that period since it'll NEVER be easier to lose weight! Once your hunger comes back, it's a lot more challenging. I don't think mine is as intense as it was pre-surgery, but it's definitely a challenge (of course not eating when I'm not hungry is still a challenge post-op, too...I often ate when I wasn't hungry - and I still do sometimes..).

I get this so much more now being 2 days shy of 3 weeks post-op, which seemed SO far away. And yet, here I am. I am taking full advantage weight loss and losing the sugar cravings. I am focusing on building the skills for when urges & old habits are triggered. #armmyself

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Hi all. Surgery is November 20th and I'm curious about hunger. I know it won't take a lot to quell the hunger, but how often does it occur & how intense?


Had extremen hunger first two months as part of healing. It was even painful for first month. It's okay now. I get hungry I eat two bites and it's over no huge event.

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I'm 3 weeks in and not very hungry at all. I'm doing great.

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